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Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Edinburgh (Updated 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ultimate Scottish Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Step into the enchanting world of the Scottish Highlands with our exclusive one-day trip departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Our tour offers a truly personal …More

Step into the enchanting world of the Scottish Highlands with our exclusive one-day trip departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Our tour offers a truly personal...

9 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Edinburgh: Ultimate 5-Day Skye & Highlands Privately Guided Tour

Discover Scotland in style on this 5-day privately guided tour in a premium minivan. Explore historic Edinburgh, the mystical Loch Ness, and dramatic Glencoe, before …More

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Discover Scotland in style on this 5-day privately guided tour in a premium minivan. Explore historic Edinburgh, the mystical Loch Ness, and dramatic Glencoe, before...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (10)
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$2,810
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English

Join us for a private tour of Edinburgh Old Town to discover the fascinating history of the city. Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval …More

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Join us for a private tour of Edinburgh Old Town to discover the fascinating history of the city. Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$384
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maximum - extra small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Your cinematic journey starts at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th century masterpiece made …More

16 clients maximum - extra small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Your cinematic journey starts at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th century masterpiece made...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group …More

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (16)
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$88
Harry Potter, Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Seals Tour

Explore the incredible castles of Northumberland, known not only for their beauty but also cinematic fame. The mighty Bamburgh Castle featured as 'Bebbanburg' in the …More

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Explore the incredible castles of Northumberland, known not only for their beauty but also cinematic fame. The mighty Bamburgh Castle featured as 'Bebbanburg' in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$912
3 Day Private Tour of Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Inverness, Loch Ness

Witness the Isle of Skye and witness its breathtaking natural beauty: from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools, …More

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Witness the Isle of Skye and witness its breathtaking natural beauty: from crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools,...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$3,599
Private One Day Highlands Tour of Scotland

Our Highland Fling Tour has been carefully designed to give you a true taste of Scotland in just one day. From historic castles and charming …More

Our Highland Fling Tour has been carefully designed to give you a true taste of Scotland in just one day. From historic castles and charming...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (64)
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$891
Dollar Falls Canyoning Trip

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these …More

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (70)
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$265
Canyoning Day Trip from Edinburgh

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these …More

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these...

7 hours
5.0 (74)
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$265
Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing …More

The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (63)
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$114
Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR

Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she …More

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Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$288
Scottish Castles Glamis and Dunnottar Italian Tour Guide

Enjoy a full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh to Glamis and Dunnottar Castle. Admire the amazing family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, …More

Enjoy a full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh to Glamis and Dunnottar Castle. Admire the amazing family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (10)
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$75
Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide

Explore amazing Royal mile of Edinbourgh at your own pace with audioguide on your smartphone. The map guides your route, and engaging audio commentary acts …More

Explore amazing Royal mile of Edinbourgh at your own pace with audioguide on your smartphone. The map guides your route, and engaging audio commentary acts...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (17)
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$11
Enchanted Professional Private Photoshoot Tour in Edinburgh

Select between our 2-hour 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of …More

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Select between our 2-hour 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$178
Elegant Professional Private Photoshoot Tour in Edinburgh

Select between our 2-hour 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of …More

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Select between our 2-hour 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$178
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour

Hop aboard Scotland’s official open-top tour and discover Edinburgh from the best seats in town! With a combined two-tour ticket, you’ll explore both the Edinburgh …More

Hop aboard Scotland’s official open-top tour and discover Edinburgh from the best seats in town! With a combined two-tour ticket, you’ll explore both the Edinburgh...

60 to 70 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (171)
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$37
Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness

This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. …More

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This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality....

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$1,097
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

The Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is located on George street only minutes from Princes Street. Some of the Memorabilia on display here include: Elvis Presley's …More

The Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is located on George street only minutes from Princes Street. Some of the Memorabilia on display here include: Elvis Presley's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (163)
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$38
6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept …More

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept...

6 days
4.9 (70)
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$1,781
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